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Warm weather this spring gave sales an early boost that left questions as to whether the trend would hold through summer or be tempered by Q1 sales. However, sales of 15-foot or greater powerboats continued to grow by 10 percent year-over-year amongst Bellwether states in August, according to the latest figures from the Info-Link Technologies Bellwether report. The data is based on new U.S. boat registrations. The 10 percent growth of the powerboat market during August was driven largely by continued year-over-year growth for the outboard boat market, which was up by 12.5 percent for the 5th straight month among the bellwether states. Sales for PWCs improved in both Bellwether states and across the nation. Ski boats and PWCs had a drastic improvement over 2011 this summer, spending July and August at a 5 percent improvement in sales in 2012. Sale trends for PWCs amongst all states trended right in line with the Bellwether average from June, with PWC sales up 2.5 percent for all states in June compared to last year. Bellwether states are geographically dispersed states representing roughly half of the US boat market (which varies by market segment and time of year).

Sea-Doo carries 14 models in its line-up, however, among BRP's new product updates is the GTI Limited 155 watercraft, a striking, luxurious watercraft in all-new Anthracite Grey color. The GTI Limited 155 model comes with BRP's industry-exclusive Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) technology and cruise control with the Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) system with ECO Mode for best fuel efficiency. BRP continues to push the water sports world with the only tow-specific watercraft with the 2013 Sea-Doo WAKE models. BRP's award-winning Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 carries on the BRP performance heritage, leading the musclecraft benchmark with the new T3 hull and Ergolock system empowering riders to ride like pros with less effort

The Canadian company celebrates its 25th Anniversary and launch the new line up for 2013 which lists 14 watercrafts. The Luxury Performance class has three models, GTX 155/215, GTX S 155 and the GTX Limited iS 260. The Recreation class comprises of GTS 130, GTI 130, GTI SE 130/155 and the GTi Limited 155 with the green and white color playing key role to the aesthetics. The Sport section lists two models: Wake 155 and Wake Pro 215. Last but not least the Musclecraft devision lists 5 units, GTR 215, RXT- 260, RXP-X 260 and RXT-X aS260. The are no significant changes to the specification of the new craft and all models are featured to the www.sea-doo.com

Six times World Champions, South African Dustin Motzouris he is already in Havasu along with his wife, daughter and his brother Tyron. He has already started practicing on Lake Havasu’s water to get used to the climate and water conditions as well as to find out what his fellow competitors are doing. We wish him best of luck.

Jeff Troegner is one of the riders who compete in many events and he is always on a fast stand-up. He riders well in close course or even on surf conditions. He was the winner of the close course event at Blowsion SurfSlam so anyone could get the picture. Recently visited Jettrim to get a new set of mats and chin pad for his race craft.

Designed specifically for race use this new seat cover promises to fulfil the rider’s needs. Note the design of the rear seat unit as well as the additional strips. Call for price details. Order it in advance if you plan to race at the World Finals in Havasu. This new Jettrim seat cover retails for $245 and it is available from Jettrim.

UMI Racing is proud to announce that Hot Products USA has agreed to be Master Distributor of ll UMI Racing products. All distributors and dealers around the world will now order UMI Racing products from Hot Products. Hot Products is the remier Worldwide Personal Watercraft Parts Distributor and with its vas knowledge of the industry this relationship will allow UMI Racing to develop new parts and expand its brand around the world. UMI Racing and Hot Products will be releasing details and additional information before January 1st., 2013